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Government commits to increase the use of timber in construction
by Jennie Ward|28 February 25|Build, Design, Policy, Supply
Ambitious new plans to increase the use of timber in construction were announced by Environment Minister Mary Creagh at the Timber in Construction Summit in London. The new Timber in Construction (TiC) Roadmap is being introduced to help get Britain building using timber – creating economic growth, rural jobs and...
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Private sector registrations up 11% in 2024, says NHBC
by Jennie Ward|17 February 25|Build, Corporate, Supply
There are signs of growth in the housebuilding market, with private sector registrations up 11% in 2024 vs. 2023 figures, according to the National House-Building Council (NHBC). The latest NHBC figures show 104,232 new homes were registered to be built in 2024, broadly in line with 2023 (105,071). In the...
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The November/December 2024 issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|06 December 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the November/December issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The November/December issue is an essential read...
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Industry seeks ministerial support of Timber in Construction Roadmap
by Jennie Ward|12 November 24|Build, Supply
Leaders of the forestry and timber industries met UK Forestry Minister Mary Creagh to seek the minister’s support for the Timber in Construction Roadmap. Chief Executives Stuart Goodall (Confor) and Andrew Carpenter (Structural Timber Association) received a very positive response from the Minister to continue progress on the roadmap, developed...
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Bellway Homes to ‘double timber frame production’
by Jennie Ward|11 November 24|Build, Supply
National house builder Bellway Homes has announced plans to double its use of timber frame construction methods to account for around 30% of its overall housing output by 2030. As part of its Full-Year Results, released in October, Bellway confirmed it has taken possession of a 134,000 sq ft industrial...
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Housebuilding targeted in post-election plans
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Build, Supply
The new Labour government has set housing and construction firmly at the heart of its plans to kickstart the economy. How can timber help put UK construction back on track? New Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP used her first major speech to re-implement mandatory housebuilding targets, and commit to building 1.5...
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The July/August issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the July/August issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The July/August issue is an essential read...
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